Citation - Continental Journal: 1777.07.17

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Index Entry Drummers, in Continental Army, establishment of Corps of Invalids 
Location Philadelphia 
Citation
CJ-B.777.032
17 Jul 1777:13 (60)
In Congress, June 20, 1777.  Resolved, that a corps of
invalids be formed, consisting of eight companies, each
company to have one Captain, two Lieutenants, two Ensigns,
five serjeants, six corporals, two drummers, two fifers, and
one hundred men. This corps to be employed in garrisons, and
for guards in cities and other places, where magazines or
arsenals are placed; as also to serve as a military school
for young gentlemen, previous to their being appointed to
marching regiments;
. . . [20 lines follow on the duties of the invalid's
corps.]


Generic Title Continental Journal 
Date 1777.07.17 
Publisher Gill, John 
City, State Boston, MA 
Year 1777 
Bibliography B0015603
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